English word bride comes from Proto-Germanic *brūdiz (Bride.)
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *brūdiz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Bride. |
| brȳd | Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang) | |
| bride | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| bride | English (eng) | (obsolete) To make a bride of. (obsolete, figurative) An object ardently loved.. A woman in the context of her own wedding; one who is going to marry or has just been married. |